Johnny Nguyen

Johnny Nguyen

Born: February 16, 1974
in Bình Dương, Việt Nam
Johnny Tri Nguyen (born February 16, 1974 in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam) is a Vietnamese American film and television actor, stunt double, and martial artist. He left Vietnam at the age of 8 with his family, mother, father, older brother, and older sister and moved to Los Angeles, CA. He is half Vietnamese and half Chinese, with his mother being Chinese.

Johnny Nguyen comes from a family involved in the Vietnamese entertainment industry. His uncle is Nguyen Chanh Tin, a Vietnamese actor, and his older brother is Charlie Nguyen, who directed The Rebel.

His acting roles include the martial arts films Tom-Yum-Goong and Cradle 2 the Grave. His work as a stunt double includes the role of Spider-Man in Spider-Man 2 and as the Green Goblin in the first feature film. He practices lien feng kwon (which was founded by his grandfather), wushu, tae kwon do, tai chi, aikido, and vovinam.

Johnny has been working in the Vietnamese film industry to produce The Rebel, a period action drama set in 1920s French-colonial Vietnam, which he also co-directed, co-wrote and stars in.

Movies for Johnny Nguyen...

Title: The Art of Action
Character: Self
Released: June 28, 2020
Type: TV
International action star Scott Adkins talks with some of the world's most renowned names in the action and martial arts film industry to discover what it takes to make good action movies and how to film fights.
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Da 5 Bloods
Title: Da 5 Bloods
Character: Vinh Tran
Released: June 12, 2020
Type: Movie
Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.
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Vú Em Tập Sự
Title: Vú Em Tập Sự
Character: Trường
Released: May 19, 2017
Type: Movie
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Fan Cuồng
Title: Fan Cuồng
Character: Gia Nghị
Released: July 15, 2016
Type: Movie
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Irumbu Kuthirai
Title: Irumbu Kuthirai
Character: Don Stoney
Released: August 29, 2014
Type: Movie
Prithvi, a young man, is haunted by his past and despite his mother's attempts, refuses to come out of his shell. He begins to move on after he falls in love with Samyuktha, a chirpy girl, he meets accidentally. But she is kidnapped by some bikers when out on a joyride and Prithvi is forced to confront his past.
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Let Hoi Decide
Title: Let Hoi Decide
Released: January 1, 2014
Type: Movie
A transgender Vietnamese businessman who becomes poor every time he falls in love with someone.
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Little Teo
Title: Little Teo
Released: December 20, 2013
Type: Movie
The road comedy, not recommended for viewers under 16, tells the story of Ti Anh (played by Johnny Tri Nguyen) and Teo Em (played by Thai Hoa) – half-brothers with contrasting personalities. The movie follows their adventures when they travel to Sa Dec township to salvage Ti Anh's love affair.
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Cho Lon
Title: Cho Lon
Character: Phong Bụi
Released: April 18, 2013
Type: Movie
In the heart of Saigon, there's a place where promises are still written in blood.
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Love Puzzle
Title: Love Puzzle
Character: Hồ Sơn
Released: April 20, 2012
Type: Movie
Khanh Linh, a fashion magazine editor, is on the verge of losing her job if her next project is not a hit. She finds herself having to work with Son, a successful photographer who she injured in a car accident.
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7Aum Arivu
Title: 7Aum Arivu
Character: Dong Lee
Released: October 26, 2011
Type: Movie
A genetic engineering student tries to bring back the skills of a legend of the past and use his skills to save India from a deadly virus attack by China.
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Fool for Love
Title: Fool for Love
Character: Johnny
Released: January 17, 2010
Type: Movie
Typically you know what you are getting into when you go see a movie billed as "romantic comedy." And often they lack romance or comedy and sometimes both. Not to mention that the simplicity of the characters often make the movie very predictable. That said, romantic comedies often don't work overall and viewers are left with a few good moments here or there. All that is said to explain what you won't find in "Fool For Love." That is because the two main characters, in particular Dustin Nguyen's character "Dung" have a complexity to them that creates a real life foundation from which the romance and comedy can be built.
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Clash
Title: Clash
Character: Quan
Released: December 9, 2009
Type: Movie
Trinh, a mercenary, must complete a series of organized crime jobs for her boss in order to win the release of her kidnapped daughter. She hires several mercenaries to help, including Quan, who she becomes attracted to. Trinh and Quan's relationship becomes complicated as it becomes evident that their motivations are not the same.
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Adrift
Title: Adrift
Character: Thổ
Released: November 13, 2009
Type: Movie
Soon after her wedding, newlywed Duyen's excitement begins to fade as she realizes her young husband is not only naive but overly occupied by his job and doting mother. As her marriage goes unconsummated and her emotional isolation grows, she reaches out to her closest girlfriend, Cam, who secretly desires her, but pushes her into the arms of a dangerous and provocative suitor. The resulting infidelity puts Duyen in a precarious love triangle, challenging her notions of conventional relationships and also the stability of her new family.
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Power Kids
Title: Power Kids
Character: Rebel Leader
Released: March 5, 2009
Type: Movie
A group of friends have trained themselves in martial arts. One of the gang is in hospital so when the hospital is taken over by a group of terrorists, the kids take on the rebels.
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Adventures of Johnny Tao
Title: Adventures of Johnny Tao
Character: Bo Ling Pin
Released: July 29, 2008
Type: Movie
Johnny Dow struggles to make a living at his small town gas station by charging motorists to see the electric guitar used by his late father a one-hit, rock and roll wonder. Legend has it the guitar was carved in the shape of a dragon's head and made in part from an ancient spear his father found in the crater of a shooting star. When Johnny's friend Eddie stumbles upon the other half of the spear he releases an ancient demon hungry for power and destruction. Mika a beautiful Chinese warrior who holds the secret to fighting Eddie and his army of kung fu, sugar-craving warriors reveals to Johnny that the only way to stop the evil spirit is to use the first half of the spear - the dragon on Johnny's guitar! Together Johnny and Mika set out to fight Eddie and his army, reunite the two halves of the spear, restore peace to the town and - of course - save the world!
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The Kiss of Death
Title: The Kiss of Death
Character: Thần chết Du
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
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The Rebel
Title: The Rebel
Character: Le Van Cuong
Released: April 27, 2007
Type: Movie
In French ruled Vietnam in 1922, the French and Vietnamese officers plot to sniff out arch-rebel De Canh.
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Saigon Eclipse
Title: Saigon Eclipse
Character: Trong Hai
Released: April 26, 2007
Type: Movie
Saigon Eclipse is inspired by the "Story of Kieu", the classic Vietnamese epic poem written by Nguyen Du in the early 19th century. Our story revisits and updates the poem's principal themes of filial devotion, redemption and woman's submission; themes structuring Asian feudal society.
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House of the Dead 2
Title: House of the Dead 2
Character: Braxton
Released: February 11, 2006
Type: Movie
In Guesta Verde University, the deranged Professor Curien is trying to bring back the dead, killing students for the experiment. There is an outbreak of zombies in the campus, and the government sends a NSA medical research team, formed by Dr. Alexandra Morgan a.k.a. Nightingale and lieutenant Ellis, with a special force leaded by lieutenant Dalton, trying to get the zero sample from the first generation zombie. The team has a very short time to accomplish their mission and leave the place before missiles are sent to destroy the area. However, the place is crowded of hyper sapiens and the group has to fight to survive.
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Hồn Trương Ba, da hàng thịt
Title: Hồn Trương Ba, da hàng thịt
Character: Trương Ba
Released: January 12, 2006
Type: Movie
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The Protector
Title: The Protector
Character: Johnny
Released: August 11, 2005
Type: Movie
A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
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Demon Hunter
Title: Demon Hunter
Character: Guard #5
Released: June 1, 2005
Type: Movie
After resolving a situation of exorcism, the half-breed demon hunter Jake Greyman (Sean Patrick Flanery) reports to Cardinal White (William Bassett) and they realize that the demon Asmodeus (Billy Drago) is impregnating many mortals trying to raise offspring. Cardinal White calls Sister Sarah Ryan (Colleen Porch) to assist Jake in his hunting for Asmodeus and his women.
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Confessions of an Action Star
Title: Confessions of an Action Star
Character: Martial Arts Fighter
Released: January 23, 2005
Type: Movie
A 'mocumentary' on the rise and fall of Chip and Dales dancer turned martial arts action star, Francis Allen Sledgewick, AKA Frank Sledge. When fame and fortune caused Frank to lose his sense of what's truely important, he realised he's going to have to get in touch with his roots if there's ever going to be a comeback.
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Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
Title: Max Havoc: Curse Of The Dragon
Character: Quicksilver
Released: November 10, 2004
Type: Movie
A former kickboxer returns to his fighting ways when he encounters a gang in Guam.
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Ella Enchanted
Title: Ella Enchanted
Character: Red Knight (uncredited)
Released: April 9, 2004
Type: Movie
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
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Cradle 2 the Grave
Title: Cradle 2 the Grave
Character: Ling's Hitman
Released: February 28, 2003
Type: Movie
Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.
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First Morning
Title: First Morning
Character: Tuan
Released: January 11, 2003
Type: Movie
A young man returns home on the threshold of the Lunar New Year and finds himself a stranger within his own family. The cold silence surrounding the disappearance of his younger sister forces him on a quest for answers. Through his search, we are given a glimpse of the family’s fragmented past. From their perilous escape from Vietnam, to their separation, to their struggle with marred relationships, the family continues to endure the tragedies of false expectations.
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The Master of Disguise
Title: The Master of Disguise
Character: Ninja
Released: August 2, 2002
Type: Movie
After the patriarch of the Disguisey family is kidnapped by Devlin Bowman in an attempt to steal the most precious treasures from around the world, Italian waiter Pistachio Disguisey utilizes his supernatural ability to disguise himself in an attempt to stop him.
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We Were Soldiers
Title: We Were Soldiers
Character: Young NVA Lieutenant (uncredited)
Released: March 1, 2002
Type: Movie
The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it.
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Title: Alias
Character: Chinese Guard (uncredited)
Released: September 30, 2001
Type: TV
Sydney Bristow, an agent who has been tricked to believe she is working for the U.S. government, is actually working for a criminal organization named the Alliance of Twelve. Upon learning this, Sydney becomes a double agent for the real CIA.
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Title: Martial Law
Character: Street Thug
Released: September 26, 1998
Type: TV
Martial Law is an American/Canadian crime drama that aired on CBS from 1998 to 2000, and was created by Carlton Cuse. The title character, Sammo Law, portrayed by Sammo Hung, was a Chinese law officer and martial arts expert who came to Los Angeles in search of a colleague and remains in the US. The show was a surprise hit, making Hung the only East Asian headlining a prime-time network series in the United States. At the time, Hung was not fluent in English, and he reportedly recited some of his dialogue phonetically. In many scenes, Hung did not speak at all, making Martial Law perhaps the only US television series in history that featured so little dialogue from the lead character.